Product Description

Discover not only the original meaning of Luke, but also how the message of Luke can speak powerfully today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #201278 in Books
• Published on: 1996-02-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 640 pages

From the Author
Darrell L. Bock, Ph.D., is research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Craig A. Blaising, Ph.D., is professor of Christian theology at Southern Baptist Theological College in Louisville, Kentucky. Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Ph.D., is professor of biblical and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Robert Strimple, Ph.D., is adjunct professor of systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia

From the Back Cover
Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from the twentieth century to the first century. But they leave us there, assuming that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. In other words, they focus on the original meaning of the passage but don't discuss its contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable -- but the job is only half done! The NIV Application Commentary Series helps us with both halves of the interpretive task. This new and unique series shows readers how to bring an ancient message into modern context. It explains not only what the Bible means but also how it can speak powerfully today.

About the Author
Darrell L. Bock (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Customer Reviews

One of the best in the NIV Application series
I own Darrell Bock's 2-volume work on Luke with the Baker Exegetical Series. I found this commentary to be even more helpful. Bock displays an in-depth understanding of the Gospel of Luke. Not only does he present a sound exposition of the message of Luke, but he gives the reader excellent application for today. I own many of the volumes in the NIV Application Commentary. This one is one of the best in the series. You won't be disappointed with this commentary on Luke.

No thesis, no synthesis
I got this book because I was looking for a good commentary that didn't bog down in the "synoptic problem". This seemed like a good pick based on some recommendations I read here at Amazon (mostly on other pages referring to this book).

The book was not a smooth read. It came out very disjointed... sort of like a series of fairly good sermons about christian living and ethics. But unsatisfying as a whole. Each section was looked at from three or four viewpoints... interesting but tediously repetitive. The gospel of Luke is repetitive enough as it is.

Some of the disjointedness is due to the structure of book of Luke itself. Choppy, filled with vignettes and tangents. Again, I was looking for discussion about why this verse was included with that verse etc. BUT without drowning in the "synoptic problem".

I like books that have a strong thesis. A line of reasoning that I can follow throughout. This book did not have it. Perhaps I am looking for more of a literary interpretation and commentary.

I got some interesting notes from the book but was disappointed.

Excellent pratical pastoral tool
This commentary provides the Pastor with yet another excellent pratical tool in helping to demonstrate the practicality of God's word to His people and the world around them. I love the series and have used it for years. This member of the collection continues the tradition of excellence established by the volumes previously published. I highly recommend it.